Explanations:The Indian Super League (ISL) is a professional football league in India that was launched in 2014. Since its inception, several teams have participated in the league, and some have faced challenges that led to their disbandment. The question focuses on identifying which teams among the given options were dissolved before the year 2020.
Delhi Dynamos and FC Pune City are two teams that were dissolved before 2020. Both teams faced financial difficulties and were unable to continue their operations within the league. Delhi Dynamos was one of the founding teams of the ISL and played in the first three seasons (2014-2017). However, due to financial issues, the team was dissolved in 2018. Similarly, FC Pune City, another founding team, also faced financial challenges and was dissolved in the same year.
Atletico de Kolkata, on the other hand, has been a consistent participant in the ISL and has not faced any disbandment issues. The team has continued to operate and compete in the league since its inception. Therefore, it is incorrect to include Atletico de Kolkata in the list of teams that were dissolved before 2020.
The correct answer is option D, which states that only Delhi Dynamos and FC Pune City were dissolved before 2020. This option accurately reflects the disbandment status of the teams mentioned in the question. Understanding the history and operational timelines of ISL teams is crucial for answering such questions correctly.